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Hawthorn and Kew seen as vital seats for the Victorian Liberals, still reeling from their federal election rout

Longtime Labor supporter says Plibersek told him she disagreed with the decision to keep tax cuts legislated by former Coalition government

Inquiry into botched Centrelink debt recovery scheme starts its first round of hearings on Monday

Exclusive: Deputy commissioner Steve Gollschewski allegedly pointed finger at senior elder in ‘aggressive’ and ‘disrespectful’ way

Tetiro Semilota appointed from within ranks of government that fired country’s most senior judge, another from high court and whole court of appeal

Experts urge evidence over passion amid concerns about loss of parking, construction disruption – even where the governor general will park

Scientists question the panel’s finding that Paul McCrory’s plagiarism did not contribute to his reputation as a world expert

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Ministers agree to give regulator more powers to ensure supplies while plans for a capacity market could be ready in December

Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet says alleged leak relates to national security committee deliberations

Four mothers and 13 or more children detained since fall of Islamic State are being repatriated to Australia in federal government operation